New therapy targets drinking and mental health in HIV patients
NCT ID NCT06648629
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a phone-based therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people with HIV who drink heavily. The goal is to reduce alcohol use and improve symptoms of depression and anxiety. 300 participants will be randomly assigned to ACT or a standard brief intervention, and followed for a year.
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Syracuse University
RECRUITINGSyracuse, New York, 13244, United States
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